schassisowner Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Just picked up this little truck two weeks ago... it was sitting for two years and needed a new exhaust which was included in the sale. final price 750; which is pretty low for a truck this age in the northeast. it needs some bugs worked out but after a new battery, exhaust installed and inspection I'm happy just cruising... this thing is surprisingly rust free.... the frame only has a few small spots and the cab has one hole that isn't too bad or even noticeable. The motor only has 130k miles and runs ok; but i think it has a bad vacuum leak as it idles funny especially when cold. The starter was replaced but i don't think its clocked right, or the aftermarket starter is crappy because it skips teeth on the flywheel from time to time. The interior is awful, but i probably am not going to spend a whole lot to clean it up... just replace whats broken and eventually get a radio. This will be my daily except for when it snows, and something to haul parts around for my real project; my mx32 cressida. ok enough babble pics :) thanks yall 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 '85 or '86. Quote Link to comment
SHORTDOG Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 What are your plans for the truck? Quote Link to comment
schassisowner Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 its an 86 on the title..... eventually it will be a dd..... still working out a few of the bugs Quote Link to comment
Smyrna720 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Good lookin truck! Looks a lot like mine used to. Creepy, huh? Quote Link to comment
schassisowner Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 lol ya that's neat. i love how there are no options... all basic and easy to maintain features. had some trouble with it today where it didnt want to turn over after a quick errand and stop and go sort of driving.... starter selenoid? idk? Quote Link to comment
schassisowner Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 figured out that I just forgot to tighten the alternator ground and it killed the battery.... lol the carb is really starting to make driving it tough, it idles horribly a stoplights where you pretty much have to give it gas to keep it alive. When you are cruising at 40 it runs great..... also I have a squealing noise from the front of the truck... I replaced the alt belt but I still hear it intermittently. overall Im very happy with the truck... just needs some more love Quote Link to comment
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